Armed and Fabulous by Camilla Chafer

Author:Camilla Chafer [Chafer, Camilla]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, mobi
Tags: Usernet, C429, Kat, Extratorrents
Publisher: Camilla Chafer
Published: 2012-05-13T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Maddox had already disappeared by five so I snuck out early and went home. My answering machine flashed with messages and I pressed “play” as I unbuckled my heels and lined them up by the door.

The first was from my mother, reminding me that Thursday night dinner had switched to Saturday because she had a crochet class; and did I remember her message about the belly-dancing outfit? Thankfully, I had forgotten all about that, its importance eclipsed by the corpses in my life. The second message was from Garrett, asking me to babysit Friday night. I deleted that one, then thought better of it and called him back. I left him a message saying I couldn't, but I would the Friday after and they could even stay out post midnight. I didn't feel comfortable looking after the kids while there was a murderer on the loose, one who might have an unhealthy interest in my reports, and thus, me. I felt confident I could look after myself, if threatened; but I wasn't sure about other people, and I'd never forgive myself if the kids got in the middle of it. Of course, there was a strong chance I'd change my mind if the kids pulled any tricks on me.

The third message was from Lily, saying hi. Finally, I pulled out my cell phone and there was a missed call from Maddox, but no message. I felt very popular all of a sudden. Instead of calling him back, I got my notes with Serena's demands and called the suppliers, double-checking everything was still on schedule for the baby shower. It had been surprisingly easy to organize, and I was half afraid something was about to go horribly wrong.

After I checked off my list, I called Lily back and asked her if she wanted to have a sandwich with me. Ten minutes later, she knew everything I knew from my day of snooping.

"I might call Scott. He was cute," she said after I remembered to tell her that he said hi.

"He's nice," I agreed. "I like him." And he was more available than my brother, but probably better not to mention that and send Lily mooning over Jord again.

"You know what I think?" she said.

"Tell me."

"I think we should stake out Anne."

"Why?"

"Did she look ill this morning?"

"No."

"Exactly. Maybe she's got the money? Maybe she's gone to hide it."

I couldn't imagine that somehow. Anne was mousey, past fifty and wouldn't say boo to a goose. But I hadn't gotten to speak to her and she was on my “unofficial suspects” list along with everyone else. It was strange that Anne went home. “I don't think I've ever seen her sick,” I told Lily.

“Exactly,” she drawled.

"She lives on Burlington Avenue," I said. "I mailed some letters for her once and she had these cute little address stickers. Let's go check her out."

“You think she could have hired hit men and set them on Dean?”

I thought about it. Then I thought about Dean’s secret hanky-spanky lifestyle.

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